Single mom Lizabeth Kane isn't exactly carpenter material -- she's never picked up a hammer in her life. But she desperately needs the construction job that builder Matt Hallahan is offering. And even though he knows trouble is ahead, Matt can't refuse Lizbeth's irresistible smile.
Matt Hallahan isn't exactly relationship material -- he has always been too busy working on other people's houses to make a home of his own. And even though she knows better, Lizabeth can't stop thinking about the rugged carpenter.
Is the relationship Matt and Lizabeth are building solid -- or more like a house of cards?
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Good lighthearted holiday read...:
I'm not usually a fan of romance, but I liked this book. It was a quick, easy, lighthearted read with just enough humour and romance to work. Perfect reading for a holiday when you're lounging around on the beach. This is the first book I've ever read by Janet Evanovich. I look forward to reading more of her work.
One-dimensional, annoying characters:
"Because I'm a Mooooooooom!"... You know, even though I'm not a child lover, I can usually tolerate them in books and movies. But this one, with the attitude of Lizabeth throughout the book and the ramming down your throat of the responsibilities of motherhood, was so annoying I almost didn't finish it. If it hadn't been so short and so quick to read, I probably wouldn't have. I certainly couldn't identify with Lizabeth, and didn't even like her. The plot was sad, even for a romance novel. There was nothing... more info
Smitten:
Lizabeth Kane was desperate to find a job. After getting divorced, she needed to find some way to support her two boys, but she had no experience at doing anything. When she saw the construction site near her home advertising a help wanted for a carpenter, she thought it would be perfect, and within walking distance from home. Matt Hallahan couldn't believe it when she told him her story about needing a job, but couldn't bring himself to turn her down. He knew he would find something for her to do. As Matt... more info
Decent.:
In the beginning, I was a dedicated "Stephanie Plum" fan but from the last past few books, I was very disgusted in the reused plots. But I have always had faith in Janet Evanovich and writing, so I gave her another chance and I checked out the audiobook of this story from my library. If you looking for a book with in-depth character development and a good plot, this isn't the book for you. But if you looking for a light fluffy read, this is definitely the book for you. I give this book two stars... more info
